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2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1861488173 OD
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Canaan, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,548 in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
281
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist avg: 235
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Paul Foeller, OD filed 281 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Canaan, Connecticut, prescribing 78% generic.
- 281
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
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Paul Foeller, OD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
281 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Paul Foeller, OD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
281 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Paul Foeller, OD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding OD credentials at 109 MAIN ST, Canaan, CT, 06018, with a listed phone of (860) 824-5060. NPI 1861488173 was issued on 09/22/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 281 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count.
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,548 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861488173 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist |
| Credentials | OD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/22/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Paul Foeller, OD - brand share 22.0%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 281 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
281
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 427
- Total Day Supply
- 12,062
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $25K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Foeller, OD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
109 claims
- Timolol Maleate 38
Timolol Maleate
38 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 31
Brimonidine Tartrate
31 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 26
Dorzolamide Hcl
26 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 19
Dorzolamide-Timolol
19 claims
- Brimonidine Tartra… 13
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
13 claims
- Restasis 11
Restasis
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 109 |
| Timolol Maleate | 38 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 31 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 26 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 19 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 13 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview
How Paul Foeller, OD fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.
1,548
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Foeller, OD's 281 claims are above the specialty average of 235.
Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Foeller.
Dr. Patrick Doty
O.D.
Ridgefield, CT
Dr. Martin Hellman
O.D.
Norwich, CT
Dr. Kyung Hong
O.D.
New Britain, CT
Dr. Robert Kish
OD
Groton, CT
Dr. David Kraus
O.D.
North Haven, CT
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Foeller, OD's specialty? ▼
Paul Foeller, OD specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in Canaan, Connecticut. Credentials: OD.
How much does Paul Foeller, OD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Foeller, OD wrote 281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Foeller, OD located? ▼
Paul Foeller, OD is located at 109 MAIN ST, Canaan, CT, 06018. Phone: (860) 824-5060.
What is Paul Foeller, OD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Foeller, OD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861488173, issued on 09/22/2005.
Does Paul Foeller, OD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Foeller, OD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,548 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Foeller, OD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Foeller, OD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Foeller, OD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Foeller, OD appears in CMS Medicare data with 281 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Foeller, OD's credentials? ▼
Paul Foeller, OD's NPI is 1861488173 with credentials OD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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